Vertical Scope Group are continuing to grow our Professional Services Division, and are looking for Expert, Trusted and Reputable individuals to work within our high performing, high calibre team.

We want to secure highly skilled Security Engineers to work with us on our multi-year, mulit-million-dollar engagement supporting a large ICT Organisational Uplift within the National Intelligence Community.

About You:

• Experience in government environments, ideally within Defence and/or National Intelligence Communities
• Active TS PV Security Clearance
• Canberra based

About the Role:

• Develop and operate IT security systems, this may include next generation firewalls, intrusion detection, web application firewalls, content filtering, API security, DDoS protection, proxies, end point detection and response, network detection and response, user behaviour analytics, SIEM, vulnerability scanning, secrets management, identity and access control systems, application whitelisting, device control, Public Key Infrastructure and encryption solutions;
• Review current system security controls and implement remedial actions;
• Develop and operate systems to monitor and analyse security logs and event information;
• Develop and operate systems for security automation;
• Guide technical staff on implementation of security controls;
• Analyse and assess ICT system security documentation and configuration, including the use of vulnerability assessment tools.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment and facilitate team work and group activities.
• Interpret business objectives, adapt, and adjust priorities to progress work and meet business objectives.
• Provide support to the Technical Leadership; and
• Other tasking/activities as reasonably required/directed by Commonwealth PoC.

Why Join Vertical Scope Group:

As a 100% Australian-owned and operated consultancy with highest level government defence membership, we’ve built a reputation as a trusted partner delivering impactful ICT and Cyber solutions to the nation’s most critical programs.

Vertical Scope Group is an award-winning, security-cleared ICT and Cyber specialist with over a decade of experience delivering end-to-end consulting, professional services, and recruitment solutions to the Commonwealth and industry.

• 2025 Australian Owned Business of the Year
• 2025 RCSA Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
• 2022 RCSA Excellence in Client Services
• 2022 Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Award
• 2021 RCSA Excellence in Social Purpose

We’re proud to support multiple national frameworks, including:

• ICT Provider Arrangement (ICTPA)
• Defence Science & Technology Group (DSTG)
• NSW TAS SCN0012
• BuyICT and People Panel 1&2 (APS1 – SES Band 3, and Board Placements)

Our work helps shape and sustain the sovereign workforce that underpins Australia’s security, capability, and competitiveness.

Diversity & Inclusion

We proudly welcome applications from:

• Veterans & Defence partners
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• People with disabilities

At VSG, we believe diversity strengthens capability — and that our people are our greatest asset.